RN Behavioral Health

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Retirement plan with employer match

Discounts directory

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Lakeland Hospital St Joseph is seeking an experienced RN to join a 26-bed inpatient behavioral health unit. The role focuses on psychiatric and substance use care, with a nurse-to-patient ratio that may vary with acuity.

The unit supports evidence-based nursing across admissions, care planning, and family education. The position requires MI RN licensure, a nursing degree (associates or bachelor’s), and completion of orientation; BLS within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Active MI RN license and current nursing license.
• Graduates from non-accredited schools must have at least one year of acute care experience or two years in a licensed health care role and must have passed the NCLEX examination.
• BLS/ACLS within 90 days (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with Nurse Leader and multidisciplinary teams to plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patient care.
• Educate patients and families; document education in the health record.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient-family education based on needs.

Education

Associates in Nursing

Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years

MI Registered Nurse (RN)

NCLEX licensure passed

Competency-based orientation program

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity! (external candidates only)

About The Unit

This unit is a 26-bed inpatient behavioral/mental health unit. This unit’s primary specialty is psychiatric and substance abuse disorder patients. The average length of stay is 7-10 days. The patient population will include depression, anxiety related disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health related behavioral issues. RNs will care for patients requiring refocusing and regaining mental health, inpatient rehab for substance abuse, and detoxification. Nurse to patient ratio 1:7 for regular BH patients, we may need you to be 1:1 or 1:2 or more depending on staffing needs and the acuity in the unit as a whole.

About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals

The health system comprises threehospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatientmedical servicesthroughout Southwest Michigan.

Scope of Work

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing
• Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years
• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
• MI Registered Nurse (RN)
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days

Preferred

• Specialty Certification highly recommended
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric care

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How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Behavioral Health Unit D 1 St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.